#81 – Governor Candidate Eddie Andrews: Mental Health Reform, Property Rights, Property Taxes, Education, Medical Freedom, and Protecting Girls' Sports

This is my longest and most powerful episode yet—nearly two hours with Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate and State Rep. Eddie Andrews.

We dive deep into:

• The personal loss that launched his run for office

• Mental health reform

• Parental rights and education

• Medical freedom and pandemic policy

• Property rights and landowner protection

• Immigration, taxation, energy policy, and more

Whether you agree with him or not, Eddie brings honesty, compassion, and integrity to every issue—and you’ll walk away with a clearer view of what drives him.

🎧 Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Eddie Andrews

• 09:10 Personal Journey into Politics

• 22:56 Standing Up During COVID

• 30:01 Parental Rights and Education

• 38:04 Gender Identity and Civil Rights

• 46:34 Mental Health and Medical Ethics

• 59:47 Engaging in Political Discourse

• 01:00:12 Legislative Priorities and Gubernatorial Aspirations

• 01:01:35 Landowner Rights and Property Issues

• 01:05:19 Community Questions on Immigration Policy

• 01:12:20 Property Tax Reform Challenges

• 01:23:03 Wind Energy and Its Implications

• 01:25:35 Emergency Powers and Government Accountability

• 01:33:38 Revamping Education in Iowa

• 01:41:19 Navigating Political Differences in Family Dynamics

🎯 Key Takeaways

• Eddie is running not for status, but to make a difference

• His advocacy is deeply personal and policy-driven

• He believes in open dialogue, data-informed decisions, and moral clarity

• Iowa needs strong voices for freedom, mental health, and education reform

• Compassion and courage are not mutually exclusive in politics

🌐 Links

• Support Eddie: www.eddie4iowa.com

• Support this podcast: www.patreon.com/oliverbardwell

• Learn more: www.oliver4iowa.com